Complaint #202101374,
February 18, 2021

Officer: Albarati, Hassein
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Albarati, Hassein
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Albarati, Hassein
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Fusaro, Christopher
Complainant: Asian Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Albarati, Hassein Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Discourtesy: Action Unfounded
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Albarati, Hassein Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Albarati, Hassein Asian Male, 21-24 Discourtesy: Action Unfounded
Fusaro, Christopher Asian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Fusaro, Christopher
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, November 3, 2023
APU Command Discipline B
Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B

Summary

On February 18th, 2021, at approximately 2:00AM, [redacted] was double parked at the intersection of 108th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. Lieutenant Christopher Fusaro and Hassein Albarati of the 112th Precinct stopped him (Allegations A and B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Lt. Fusaro pointed his taser at [redacted] upon approach (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Albarati drew his firearm upon approach (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Lt. Fusaro asked [redacted] if he had been drinking (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Lt. Fusaro threatened to arrest him (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Lt. Fusaro used physical force against [redacted] (Allegation G: Force, [redacted]). Lt. Fusaro and PO Albarati allegedly threw [redacted] documents into [redacted] vehicle (Allegations H and I: Discourtesy, [redacted]).
[redacted] was issued three summonses for tinted windows, making an illegal U-turn, and failing to comply with a lawful order (BR01-03). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 18, 2021
Received: March 3, 2021
Closed: July 13, 2022

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 112th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected